From the Editorial Board: We hope you’ll heed a further Tribune endorsement: head out to vote and let your voice be heard.
At the Merlo Library in Chicago’s 44th Ward last week, a moving little celebration of democracy took place late in the afternoon. A first-time voter, registering right there at the early voting polling place on the same day, enjoyed an enthusiastic round of applause and a few cheers from the election officials, along with the suggestion that, this being Chicago, a celebratory beer was in order.
Everyone in the polling station rose to their feet and gave the man a standing ovation; he was so overcome by the gesture, tears could be seen in his eyes. On his way out the door, the new citizen even kissed one of the election officials’ hands. So for anyone short on optimism about the future of Chicago, here was a reminder of what elections mean to those who understand their true democratic import.
But whether or not you agree with us, we hope you’ll heed a further Tribune endorsement: head out to vote and let your voice be heard.
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